| Whitney State Forest | |
|---|---|
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
 Sign at Whitney State Forest | |
  Location within Virginia | |
| Location | Fauquier County, Virginia |
| Nearest city | Warrenton |
| Coordinates | 38°40′10″N 77°48′42.5″W / 38.66944°N 77.811806°W |
| Area | 148 acres (60 ha) |
| Established | 1972 |
| Governing body | Virginia Department of Forestry |
Whitney State Forest is a Virginia state forest located in Fauquier County, Northern Virginia, United States, near the town of Warrenton. It is 148 acres (0.60 km2) in size, and is used for timber production and as a wildlife sanctuary in addition to providing recreational activities.[1]
References
- ↑ "Whitney State Forest". Virginia Department of Forestry. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
External links
- Whitney State Forest at the Virginia State Forests website
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